Head of Manufacturing

Michael Page (UK); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Head of Manufacturing to oversee operations and drive transformational growth. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader with a proven track record in manufacturing transformation and expertise in Lean principles. This role offers a competitive executive-level salary, car allowance, and a generous leadership benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive executive-level salary

Car allowance or company car

Generous leadership benefits package

Opportunity to shape the future of a growing organisation

Qualifications

• Proven track record in manufacturing transformation.
• Experience in highly regulated or safety-critical environments.
• Demonstrable success in driving efficiency and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead a high-performance culture across operations.
• Develop and implement Continuous Improvement strategies.
• Drive best-in-class inventory management.

Skills

Manufacturing transformation

Lean principles

Operational excellence

Inventory management

Health & Safety standards

Job description

Outstanding opportunity for a strong operational leader
A great time to join this market leading manufacturer

About Our Client

This leading manufacturer of safety‑critical, highly regulated products is entering an exciting phase of transformation and growth. With an ambitious leadership team and an innovative, product‑led strategy, the business is committed to delivering world‑class manufacturing solutions to a blue‑chip customer base.

Job Description

The Head of Manufacturing is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the COO, with full accountability for multiple value streams and all SQDCP metrics. You will lead a large team of approximately 120 employees through direct reports including production and process leaders, driving operational excellence and enabling a multi‑year growth plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and lead a high‑performance culture across manufacturing operations.
• Develop and implement Continuous Improvement strategies to optimise efficiency and capacity.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering and Quality leadership to align strategy and execution.
• Drive best‑in‑class inventory management and production planning.
• Champion world‑class Health & Safety standards across all operations.

The Successful Applicant

• A dynamic, forward‑thinking leader with a proven track record in manufacturing transformation.
• Experience in highly regulated or safety‑critical product environments.
• Strong expertise in Lean principles and operational excellence.
• Demonstrable success in driving systems, processes, and cultural change to deliver efficiency and scalability.
• Quality‑focused with the ability to lead complex processes in a compliance‑driven environment.
• Ambitious and motivated to play a key role in large‑scale transformation within a senior leadership capacity.

What's on Offer

• Competitive executive‑level salary
• Car allowance or company car
• Generous leadership benefits package
• Opportunity to shape the future of a growing, innovative organisation